17th November 2021 to 9th December 2021
Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC)
£4250 per person
Deposit £1,000. Balance due 12 weeks before departure.
Book your berth on one of a selection of yachts for a transatlantic yacht race between the Canary Islands and the Caribbean
Suited to
Couples, Groups, Inividuals
Difficulty
Some experience required
Nights onboard
21
Vessel type
Various available. From 40ft cruisers, to Volvo 70 high-performance race yachts.
Vessel length
from 40ft to 70ft
Skipper
Yes
Berth Style
Various, from private cabin to pipecots
Insurance Required
Yes
Book with confidence - see our COVID-19 policy.
Embark on an adventure of a lifetime, this epic rally will take you soaring across the Atlantic Ocean
21 nights approximately: 17 November - 09 December 2021
£4,250 per person
Book your berth on one of a selection of yachts, from performance cruisers to a Volvo 70 for a transatlantic yacht race between the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Adrenaline, adventure and amazing seascapes are guaranteed and – as you might expect – previous sailing experience is a must. But so is the trip...
Crew arrive: 17th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Safety Brief: 18th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Training Day: 20th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Race Start: 21st November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Race Finish: mid-December, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
The iconic Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) starts in Gran Canaria and finishes in Saint Lucia. In November, around 250 yachts will set sail from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria to participate in the world-renowned ARC. This is the biggest trans-ocean sailing event in the world and we are joined up for the racing division onboard one of many yachts, including:
Beneteau First 40
Grand Soleil 50
Volvo Open 70 (Gen 2)
The ARC takes you across 2,700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean on the trade wind route intended to give optimum exciting downwind sailing. It is one of the most civilised yet exciting ways of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
It is an aspiration of most sailors – leaving the winter weather behind them in the UK to sail non-stop through the tropics. It is sure to be a very memorable moment in your life!
- Professional Skipper plus professional crew
- Branded Team Kits
- Food, fuel, race entry and mooring fees
- Wet weather gear
- Accommodation when in port
- Travel to or from the boats
- Some sailing experience is required.
- A good level of fitness recommended.
Fly to Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Fly back from St Lucia
Crew arrive: 17th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Safety Brief: 18th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Training Day: 20th November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Race Start: 21st November 2021, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Race Finish: mid-December, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
The iconic Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) starts in Gran Canaria and finishes in Saint Lucia. In November, around 250 yachts will set sail from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria to participate in the world-renowned ARC. This is the biggest trans-ocean sailing event in the world and we are joined up for the racing division onboard one of many yachts, including:
Beneteau First 40
Grand Soleil 50
Volvo Open 70 (Gen 2)
The ARC takes you across 2,700 miles of the Atlantic Ocean on the trade wind route intended to give optimum exciting downwind sailing. It is one of the most civilised yet exciting ways of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
It is an aspiration of most sailors – leaving the winter weather behind them in the UK to sail non-stop through the tropics. It is sure to be a very memorable moment in your life!
Sailing boots
Trainers/ deck shoes (no black soled shoes please – they mark the deck)
Waterproof sailing kit
Hat
Sailing gloves – 2 sets
Clothes for on-board and on shore
A small backpack for trips on-shore (30-40 litres)
A water bottle
Thermals, one
Sun glasses (polarized)
Sun cream – SPF50+
Small quick dry towel
Swimming kit
USB cord to charge your phone
Cash
Sleeping bag
Head torch
Sailing knife
Passport
Printed out Insurance details
Any medication you require
